2026 Best Value Educational Assessment Bachelor’s Degree Schools

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

Our analysis found Western Governors University to be the best-value Educational Assessment school in the United States. Located in Salt Lake City, UT, Western Governors University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $8,658 in tuition and fees. Typical Educational Assessment student debt is $23,277. Western Governors University alumni report median earnings of $60,615 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Western Governors University profile

#2

Purdue University Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

You'll get strong value at Purdue University Main Campus, which ranked #2 this year. This public school is set in West Lafayette, IN. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,992, compared with $28,794 for out-of-state students. Purdue University Main Campus Educational Assessment students take on a median of $19,844 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $72,424 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 50%. Read more about Purdue University Main Campus

#3

University Of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

Out of the 173 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, University Of Arizona landed the #3 spot. Set in Tucson, AZ, University Of Arizona is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,573 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete their Educational Assessment program here. University Of Arizona alumni report median earnings of $59,979 a decade after entry. Set against $22,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted. See the full University Of Arizona profile

#4

Ashford University

San Diego, CA

You'll get strong value at Ashford University, which ranked #4 this year. This private for-profit school is set in San Diego, CA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,960. Students borrow a median of $41,944 to complete their Educational Assessment program here. Ashford University alumni report median earnings of $35,404 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $41,944 median debt. More on Ashford University

#5

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

A rank of #5 makes Northwestern University one of the best values in the United States. Located in Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,322. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete their Educational Assessment program here. Northwestern University alumni report median earnings of $89,363 a decade after entry. Set against $16,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 8% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Northwestern University

#6

Point Park University

Pittsburgh, PA

Point Park University landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Pittsburgh, PA, Point Park University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,570. Point Park University Educational Assessment students take on a median of $28,323 in debt. Point Park University alumni report median earnings of $45,856 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 97% of those who apply are admitted. More on Point Park University

#7

National University

National University came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. Get the full National University report

#8

New York University

New York University placed #8 among the best-value Educational Assessment schools in the United States. Get the full New York University report

#9

University Of Michigan Dearborn

University Of Michigan Dearborn came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Michigan Dearborn report

#10

Boise State University

Boise State University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Educational Assessment schools. More on Boise State University

#11

Widener University Main Campus

Widener University Main Campus came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Widener University Main Campus report

#12

Wilmington University

Wilmington University placed #12 among the best-value Educational Assessment schools in the United States. Read the full report on Wilmington University

#13

Wright State University Main Campus

Wright State University Main Campus landed the #13 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Wright State University Main Campus profile

#14

Capella University

Capella University landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Capella University

#15

Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

Pennsylvania State University Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. See the full Pennsylvania State University Main Campus profile

#16

University Of Mississippi Main Campus

University Of Mississippi Main Campus came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Mississippi Main Campus

#17

Brigham Young University Provo

Brigham Young University Provo ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Educational Assessment schools. See the full Brigham Young University Provo profile

#18

Ohio State University Main Campus

Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Ohio State University Main Campus

#19

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus placed #19 among the best-value Educational Assessment schools in the United States. Read the full report on Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

#20

University Of Colorado Boulder

University Of Colorado Boulder placed #20 among the best-value Educational Assessment schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Colorado Boulder

#21

University Of Northern Colorado

University Of Northern Colorado came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of Northern Colorado

#22

Ursuline College

Ursuline College offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. Get the full Ursuline College report

#23

Auburn University

Auburn University landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Auburn University profile

#24

Miami University Oxford

Miami University Oxford ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Educational Assessment schools. Get the full Miami University Oxford report

#25

Iowa State University

Iowa State University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Educational Assessment schools. See the full Iowa State University profile

#26

American University

American University placed #26 among the best-value Educational Assessment schools in the United States. See the full American University profile

#27

University Of North Carolina At Wilmington

University Of North Carolina At Wilmington offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. More on University Of North Carolina At Wilmington

#28

Morningside College

Morningside College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Educational Assessment schools. Get the full Morningside College report

#29

George Washington University

George Washington University came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on George Washington University

#30

Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Johns Hopkins University

#31

Andrews University

Andrews University offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. Read the full report on Andrews University

#32

University Of Florida

University Of Florida ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Educational Assessment schools. Read more about University Of Florida

#33

Southern Connecticut State University

Southern Connecticut State University placed #33 among the best-value Educational Assessment schools in the United States. More on Southern Connecticut State University

#34

Temple University

Temple University came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Temple University report

#35

Tufts University

Tufts University landed the #35 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Tufts University

#36

Lubbock Christian University

Lubbock Christian University placed #36 among the best-value Educational Assessment schools in the United States. Read more about Lubbock Christian University

#37

Eastern Washington University

Eastern Washington University landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Eastern Washington University report

#38

High Point University

High Point University came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Read more about High Point University

#39

University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs

University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs placed #39 among the best-value Educational Assessment schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs report

#40

Augusta University

Augusta University placed #40 among the best-value Educational Assessment schools in the United States. Get the full Augusta University report

#41

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown College offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. More on Elizabethtown College

#42

University Of California Santa Cruz

University Of California Santa Cruz placed #42 among the best-value Educational Assessment schools in the United States. See the full University Of California Santa Cruz profile

#43

University Of Maryland College Park

University Of Maryland College Park placed #43 among the best-value Educational Assessment schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Maryland College Park

#44

University Of Iowa

University Of Iowa came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Iowa

#45

The University Of Tennessee

The University Of Tennessee came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on The University Of Tennessee

#46

North Carolina State University At Raleigh

North Carolina State University At Raleigh landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on North Carolina State University At Raleigh

#47

The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga

The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. Read more about The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga

#48

University Of South Carolina Columbia

University Of South Carolina Columbia came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of South Carolina Columbia profile

#49

Austin Peay State University

Austin Peay State University came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. More on Austin Peay State University

#50

Hofstra University

Hofstra University landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Hofstra University